In one aspect, the invention relates to chemical modulators of insect olfactory receptors. In particular, compounds and compositions are provided that can inhibit sensory (e.g., host targeting) functions in airborne insects such as mosquitos. Methods of employing such agents, and articles incorporating the same, are also provided. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present invention.

In one aspect, the invention relates to chemical modulators of insect olfactory receptors. In particular, compounds and compositions are provided that can inhibit sensory (e.g., host targeting) functions in airborne insects such as mosquitos. Methods of employing such agents, and articles incorporating the same, are also provided. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present invention.

The present disclosure generally provides topically applicable insect repelling compositions, and in some embodiments, topically applicable insect repelling and UV protecting compositions. The compositions comprise a polymerization product of a polyol, a diisocyanate and at least one insect-repelling compound. The resulting polymers advantageously bond superficially to skin or hair, thereby localizing repellents and preventing systemic absorption. While not being bound by theory, it is believed that the localization of repellents to the surface of the skin renders them safer, wherein such repellents are not vaporized and do not have a disagreeable odor. The repellents advantageously interact with tactile insect activity, thereby preventing parasitic activity, such as drawing blood or the communication of pathogens.

The present disclosure generally provides topically applicable insect repelling compositions, and in some embodiments, topically applicable insect repelling and UV protecting compositions. The compositions comprise a polymerization product of a polyol, a diisocyanate and at least one insect-repelling compound. The resulting polymers advantageously bond superficially to skin or hair, thereby localizing repellents and preventing systemic absorption. While not being bound by theory, it is believed that the localization of repellents to the surface of the skin renders them safer, wherein such repellents are not vaporized and do not have a disagreeable odor. The repellents advantageously interact with tactile insect activity, thereby preventing parasitic activity, such as drawing blood or the communication of pathogens.

In one aspect, the invention relates to chemical modulators of insect olfactory receptors. In particular, compounds and compositions are provided that can inhibit sensory (e.g., host targeting) functions in airborne insects such as mosquitos. Methods of employing such agents, and articles incorporating the same, are also provided. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present invention.

In one aspect, the invention relates to chemical modulators of insect olfactory receptors. In particular, compounds and compositions are provided that can inhibit sensory (e.g., host targeting) functions in airborne insects such as mosquitos. Methods of employing such agents, and articles incorporating the same, are also provided. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present invention.

The present invention relates to the use of calcium carbonate as plant protection product for topical, pre-harvest application, wherein the plant protection product controls a pest during plant growth.

The present invention relates to the use of calcium carbonate as plant protection product for topical, pre-harvest application, wherein the plant protection product controls a pest during plant growth.

The present invention relates to a conjugate suitable for topical application to the skin of a user, the conjugate comprising at least one volatile active coupled directly or indirectly to a carrier substance, wherein the carrier substance is substantially resistant to permeation through the skin of a user under ambient conditions, and wherein the coupling between the active and the carrier substance is such that said coupling is cleaved under said ambient conditions when said conjugate has been applied to the skin of a user, so as to release said volatile active from said carrier substance in a sustained release manner. The present invention also relates to a composition including such a conjugate and also processes of preparing such conjugates and compositions.

The present invention relates to a conjugate suitable for topical application to the skin of a user, the conjugate comprising at least one volatile active coupled directly or indirectly to a carrier substance, wherein the carrier substance is substantially resistant to permeation through the skin of a user under ambient conditions, and wherein the coupling between the active and the carrier substance is such that said coupling is cleaved under said ambient conditions when said conjugate has been applied to the skin of a user, so as to release said volatile active from said carrier substance in a sustained release manner. The present invention also relates to a composition including such a conjugate and also processes of preparing such conjugates and compositions.